Ashadli Hassan, Chief Administrator of Ethiopia’s Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State, declares the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam a monumental success driven by the Medemer principle. He highlights this during a forum themed “GERD for Ethiopia’s Renewal” in Guba, the dam’s site, on December 25, 2025.
Unity Behind the Dam’s Success Principle
Medemer, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s philosophy of synergy and collective effort, enables Ethiopians to overcome internal and external challenges in building the GERD. This massive hydropower project in the Benishangul-Gumuz Region stands as proof of national unity and determination.
Regional Benefits and Opportunities
Hassan emphasizes that the GERD boosts the local economy. It creates investment prospects, particularly through Nigat Lake, which attracts tourism and supports development in the region Principle .
This statement reinforces the dam’s role as a symbol of Ethiopian resilience and shared progress under the Medemer framework. It aligns with ongoing national pride following the project’s milestones.
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